2008 Mazda MX-5 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Mazda MX-5, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Something is wrong with the tires or wheels. Returned to dealership, said it through a weight. Still have the same problem of feeling wobbly especially between start and 35 MPH. Have told service manager several times, I think tires or wheels need replacing...updated 07/01/14 status update 09/09/14”
NHTSA complaint #10599077, filed 2014-06, 40,000 miles“Unfortunately I hired a car from atwest rent a car il lax for a 3 weeks! The convertible car Mazda miata that the company rent me was, that I saw first, covered in scratches, not washed, inside and outside! But this is not the extremely serious matter!! I called many times to report you that this car is a danger!!! After a few days of driving, the balance of the car was massively upset by having used tyres!!!! Each miles I drive, puts myself and others in danger: it is in precisely those areas that I need to act. There is also no liquid tank and the windshield washer damaged!!!!!!!!. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627691, filed 2014-08Related service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
- 10043662Jan 11, 2012Mazda: tpms warning light illumindated. This may be caused by damage to the valve nut and/or valve stem of the wheel.
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mazda MX-5
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mazda MX-5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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